“…Although there have been few reports of autism in individuals with Down syndrome, studies have suggested that the association may be more common than generally thought (Ghaziuddin, Tsai, & Ghaziuddin, 1992;Howlin, Wing, & Gould, 1995;Kent, Evans, Paul, & Sharp, 1999;Kent, Perry, & Evans, 1998). Ghaziuddin et al (1992) estimated that for every 100 persons with Down syndrome, 4 or 5 may also have autism.…”